# Turkey says Saudi defence pact not aimed at eliminating Iran 2026-08-09T13:49:53+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Turkey's intelligence chief Hakan Fidan said on Saturday that Saudi Arabia's defence pact with Pakistan is not directed at eliminating Iran. In an interview with Anadolu Agency, Fidan stated that Riyadh has no strategy to attack or eliminate Tehran. Instead, Saudi Arabia wants to end the violence around the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil shipping route. The remarks come amid rising regional tensions between Gulf states and Iran. ## Coverage - ndtv.com Tags: defence pact, Iran, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Strait of Hormuz, Turkey Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/turkey-says-saudi-defence-pact-not-aimed-at-eliminating-iran/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/turkey-says-saudi-defence-pact-not-aimed-at-eliminating-iran/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.